An incident on the track has led to the line from Leicester and Peterborough being shut this morning.

It is anticipated that replacement buses will have to be used from now until 12.30pm today for all passengers heading towards Peterborough and Stansted Airport from Leicester.

CrossCountry trains said in a statement on its website: "Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Peterborough and Leicester. This is resulting in disruption to trains which run between Peterborough and Leicester.

"Trains are currently unable to run between Peterborough and Leicester. Road transport has been sourced and will be available from Leicester shortly.

"There is no firm estimate as to when the line will reopen, but trains are expected to be disrupted until at least 12:30."